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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Trunk Show

I have a few dolls. Both old and new. But I am much more interested in their clothes.

I like collecting the smaller costumes. Especially in white. And the older, the better.

I recently came across a box of tiny vintage spools of thread, which charms me to no end too.

I keep most everything tucked away out of sight in a tiny vintage trunk. I share with the littler girls on occasion, but they know the little suitcase is only for me.

Small vintage doll clothes are not that easy to collect, but are loads of fun to find. They often look like nothing but a scrap at the bottom of a dirty box, or crammed with other unappealing things in plastic bags. I have been known to buy some pretty ratty dolls just for what they were wearing. And I always have my eyes peeled for something overlooked in the bottom of a wicker basket at a flea market.

Clothes are expensive to buy from doll vendors. Mine all come from other sources. Often for pennies. Here are a few bits from my still small collection.

Both manufactured and hand made, the joy is in the details. I love old fabrics and tiny buttons.

This old vest is darling in front, but I especially like the back side which is detailed further below. . . .

Hand sewn feather stitching and crocheted details at the neck of this dolly slip.

All of the white is delicious! I have some of the doll clothes from my childhood in a little suitcase similar to yours (from my childhood, also); but none so fine as yours!! I always look at doll clothes when out and about, but never buy. Sally

Hi J, When I see all your suitcases, I KNOW you have wonderful things just like this stashed inside!! DARLING!! All the tiny stitches, that little apron is yummy:-) I have a fond spot for sewing notions too, all things unpractical, thing just for FUN!! I wanna play :-)Hugs,Bella

You have a 'nose' for the most lovely finds, a 'hand' for styling them beautifully, and an 'eye' for photographing superbly to convey them so masterfully! Genius! I love coming here and can't wait to see what's next always!

Such lovely things, Jacqueline, and so beautifully displayed. And no, not for tiny hands that might not understand how fragile they are! The dotted swiss and the lovely hand stitching and lace around the necks and arms are my favorite. It's amazing when you consider all the care and time that went into these tiny articles of clothing. Thank you so much for the show. (The trunk is adorable, too!)

Exquisite. I never thought to look at the details of doll-clothing, yet making them for granddaughters' dolls has made me appreciate the details and loving craftsmanship they embody.Your doll clothes are treasures.( I bet you already know that)